Leading the Pack
(HaHolchim BaRosh)

Oketz K9 Unit Veterans Foundation

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Foundation Vision

A community of the unit’s veterans, working to promote and support its members, strengthen and preserve the unit’s legacy, and contribute to Israeli society and the broader community.

Goals

Building Community

We’re creating a strong, diverse alumni network that preserves intergenerational ties by supporting the transition to civilian life.
We promote professional connections, mutual support among alumni and their families, care for those affected by service, and ensure the well-being of retired dogs.

Standing by the Unit

We support the unit’s soldiers and dogs, accompany lone soldiers, and strengthen the reserve force.
We preserve and honor the unit’s legacy and pride — and embrace the bereaved families with care and solidarity.
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Giving Back to Society

Inspired by the unit’s values, we promote social and educational involvement among our members, encourage meaningful military service among youth, and support the inclusion of people with disabilities in the army and society. We also create social initiatives that involve working with dogs.

Standing by the Unit

We support the unit’s soldiers and dogs, accompany lone soldiers, and strengthen the reserve force.
We preserve and honor the unit’s legacy and pride — and embrace the bereaved families with care and solidarity.

News & Updates

The foundation maintains a close relationship and is actively involved in the unit’s day-to-day efforts to support the well-being of its soldiers. We regularly share updates and news about the foundation’s activities and our ongoing collaboration with the unit.
All Updates

ביקור בבית הנשיא

29/4/2026

זכינו לבקר בבית הנשיא בירושלים ולהעניק לנשיא המדינה, מר יצחק הרצוג, את הספר “ההולכים בראש - סיפורה של יחידת עוקץ”.


זהו רגע מרגש ומשמעותי עבור העמותה, הזדמנות להביא את סיפורם של לוחמי היחידה וכלביה, את המורשת, הערכים והעשייה שנבנו לאורך השנים.
תודה על ההזמנה, על ההקשבה ועל ההכרה בדרכם של ההולכים בראש - בעבר, בהווה ובעתיד.

Staff Sergeant David Sasson z”l

18/3/2025

On the first anniversary of the passing of Staff Sergeant David Sasson, may his memory be blessed, a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at 15:30 at the Netanya Military Cemetery.

In Their Memory
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.”
A. A. Milne
Fallen Heroes Page